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Pluto TV vs Stitcher

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Pluto TV

Entertainment

Stream movies, TV shows and clips for free

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Stitcher

Entertainment

Premium podcast subscription service

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Pluto TV pluto TV is entirely ad-supported free streaming with no paid tier, available in a stated list of regions including the US, Canada, Latin America, Brazil, Germany/Switzerland/Austria, UK, Spain, France, Norway, Sweden, Italy and Denmark (Internet Archive capture, 1 January 2024); Stitcher service discontinued August 29, 2023
  • They diverge on capability: Pluto TV covers Streaming, Stitcher covers Podcast streaming.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Pluto TV and Stitcher actually diverge.

Attributes where Pluto TV and Stitcher differ
AttributePluto TVStitcher
Pricing modelfreefreemium
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tvWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-speakers
Founded20132007

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Entertainment).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Pluto TV

  • Streaming
  • Live TV channels
  • Movies
  • TV shows
  • Smart TVs
  • Streaming devices
  • Account management
  • Parental controls

Only in Stitcher

  • Podcast streaming
  • Original content
  • Ad-free
  • Offline listening
  • Smart speakers
  • Car systems
  • Account security
  • Content controls

Both cover

  • Recommendations
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Pluto TV

  • Free streamingnot Stitcher
  • Live TVnot Stitcher
  • On-demand contentnot Stitcher

Stitcher

  • Podcast listeningnot Pluto TV
  • Audio entertainmentnot Pluto TV

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Pluto TV

  • Pluto TV is entirely ad-supported free streaming with no paid tier, available in a stated list of regions including the US, Canada, Latin America, Brazil, Germany/Switzerland/Austria, UK, Spain, France, Norway, Sweden, Italy and Denmark (Internet Archive capture, 1 January 2024)

Stitcher

  • Service discontinued August 29, 2023
  • No longer available for download or use

Pricing, plan by plan

Pluto TV

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Full content
    • Live channels
    • Ad-supported

Stitcher

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Free podcasts
    • Ad-supported
  • Stitcher Premium$4.99/month
    • Ad-free
    • Exclusives

Which should you pick?

Choose Pluto TV if

  • You need streaming.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tv.
  • You also want live tv channels.
Pluto TV review

Choose Stitcher if

  • You need podcast streaming.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-speakers.
  • You also want original content.
Stitcher review

Questions people ask

Is Pluto TV or Stitcher better?
Neither clearly leads. Pluto TV starts at Free and Stitcher at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Pluto TV or Stitcher?
Pluto TV starts at Free and Stitcher at Free.
Does Pluto TV or Stitcher run on more platforms?
Pluto TV runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tv. Stitcher runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-speakers.
Can I use Pluto TV for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Pluto TV best used for?
Pluto TV is most often used for free streaming, live tv, on-demand content. Of those, free streaming and live tv are not what Stitcher is typically brought in for.
What can Pluto TV do that Stitcher cannot?
Pluto TV covers Streaming, Live TV channels, Movies, TV shows. Stitcher covers Podcast streaming, Original content, Ad-free, Offline listening. Both handle Recommendations, Web support, Ios support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Stitcher: Is Stitcher still available?

No. Stitcher shut down on August 29, 2023. SiriusXM, which acquired Stitcher in 2020, discontinued the app to consolidate podcasts into its flagship SiriusXM subscription. Users can listen to podcasts via the SiriusXM app instead.

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